Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) is committed to publishing only original and authentic scholarly works. Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable. This policy outlines how JPRR identifies, handles, and prevents plagiarism in all submitted manuscripts.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, images, or data without proper attribution.
  • Reusing one’s own previously published work without disclosure (self-plagiarism).
  • Submitting work that has been published elsewhere in part or in full.
  • Paraphrasing content from other sources without adequate acknowledgment.

Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (such as iThenticate and Turnitin). Similarity reports are generated and reviewed by the editorial office before peer review begins.

A similarity index above 15–20% (excluding references and common phrases) is subject to editorial scrutiny. Manuscripts with unacceptable overlap are returned to authors or rejected outright.

Acceptable Similarity

JPRR acknowledges that certain overlaps are inevitable in scientific writing. Acceptable similarity may include:

  • Properly cited quotations.
  • Standardized methods or commonly used terminology.
  • Background literature where phrasing overlap is unavoidable.

Handling Plagiarism

When plagiarism is detected, the following actions may be taken:

  • Minor Overlap: Authors are asked to revise and resubmit with proper citations.
  • Moderate Plagiarism: Manuscript is returned or rejected, with a warning to authors.
  • Severe Plagiarism: Manuscript is rejected and authors may be banned from future submissions. The institution or funder may be notified.

Self-Plagiarism Policy

Authors must disclose any prior publication of parts of the manuscript, including conference abstracts, preprints, or reports. Republishing significant portions of previously published work without proper citation constitutes self-plagiarism.

Responsibilities

Authors

  • Ensure originality of submissions.
  • Acknowledge all sources appropriately.
  • Disclose overlapping publications.

Editors

  • Screen submissions for plagiarism before review.
  • Take appropriate actions against detected misconduct.

Reviewers

  • Report suspected plagiarism during the review process.
  • Respect confidentiality and provide objective feedback.

Consequences Post-Publication

If plagiarism is discovered after publication:

  • Corrections will be issued for minor oversights.
  • Retractions will be issued for serious cases, with clear notice in the journal.
  • Authors may be blacklisted from future submissions.

Educational Role

JPRR recognizes that early-career researchers may struggle with citation practices. The editorial team provides constructive feedback and resources to encourage proper scholarly writing.

FAQs

Does JPRR allow preprints?

Yes, but preprints must be declared at submission. Posting a preprint is not considered plagiarism.

Can I reuse my own figures?

Yes, provided prior publication is cited and permission obtained if the copyright has been transferred.

What if plagiarism is unintentional?

Unintentional plagiarism is still treated seriously, but authors may be asked to revise instead of facing rejection, depending on the severity.

Conclusion

The Journal of Pulmonology and Respiratory Research (JPRR) is firmly committed to preserving academic integrity. By strictly implementing its plagiarism policy, JPRR ensures that published works are original, credible, and of the highest scholarly value.